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11-OCT-2002, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tripod Data Systems releases Survey Pro 3.6
New version offers cable-free operation using BluetoothTM wireless technology
Contacts:
Amy Urban
Tripod Data Systems
541-753-9322
amyu@tdsway.com
Julia Oliver
Sanda Communications
503-445-2400
jo@sandacom.com
Corvallis, Ore.—October 11, 2002—Tripod Data Systems (TDS) today released version 3.6 of its best-selling Survey ProTM software for Windows CE. The latest version of Survey Pro lets users toggle the touch screen on and off, and it allows cable-free operation when used with Trimble Blue CapTM.
Survey Pro 3.6 works with the new Trimble 5800 GPS receiver, and can store post-processing data on the TDS Ranger or Trimble TSCe. Users can connect to the Trimble 5800 receiver with a cable or by using the Blue Cap module which takes advantage of Bluetooth wireless technology to provide a cable-free work environment.
"Using Survey Pro 3.6 and Blue Cap gives surveyors using the 5800 added freedom from cables. In the future you'll also see Bluetooth enabling links between the data collector, total station, GPS receiver, laptop or desktop PC and connectivity to the Internet," said Eric Hall, TDS marketing product manager.
Another new feature in Survey Pro 3.6 is the ability to toggle the touch screen on and off. This allows users to temporarily suspend the touch screen's operations if they want to clean it while using a Ranger or TSCe in rugged outdoor environments.
Survey Pro 3.6 for Windows CE is designed for the TDS Ranger and Trimble TSCe. It uses Windows CE .NET, the latest Microsoft operating system. CE .NET is required for Bluetooth support. Survey Pro 3.6 is also available for the current Windows CE 3.0 operating system.
Tripod Data Systems Inc. (TDS) develops software and hardware for land surveyors and others who collect and process spatial data. The company's software runs on programmable calculators, rugged handheld computers and desktop and laptop PCs. Handheld computers running TDS software work with many brands of total stations, digital levels, laser rangefinders and global positioning system (GPS) receivers. The rugged TDS Ranger handheld computer was the first Windows CE device to meet military ruggedness specifications. TDS was founded in 1987. The company's headquarters is in Corvallis, Ore. TDS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Trimble.
TDS can be reached by telephone at 541-753-9322, by fax at 541-757-7439, by email at sales@tdsway.com or on the Web at www.tdsway.com.
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